( open. ) masked gala

[uncourteous]

WHO: Any Outsider is more than welcome!
WHAT: The Royal Gala (citation needed)
WHERE: "Ruby Room," an event hall in Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: 10th day of September.
WARNINGS: Alcohol, potential suggestive topics, and will update as we go!

Throughout the week leading up to the event, every Outsider will have received an elaborate invitation in a wax-sealed envelope. Each letter will be relatively unique, but ultimately seems to carry the same contents:

Your presence has been summoned to the first annual royal gala, which will take place at the Ruby Room on the 10th day of September, the year 2078. Please come dressed appropriately, and do not forget a mask. While not required, depending on your dancing abilities, it is highly suggested.

- Callisto Regulus

CODED BY TESSISAMESS
Whether people attend out of a sense of obligation, out of suspicion in finding more about the event (and by extension, what it entails), or even simply as an excuse to dress up and raise ones spirits— all is welcome. While no theme is established, one could likely surmise from the envelopes that the colors of the venue will be predominately decorated in reds, black, and golds.


No matter where one looks, the entire hall has been intricately decorated. While the vast majority of the venue appears to mirror what one would see in a palace, including all the pillars and seemingly expensive items put on display, if one peer through their oculars, they will find it is designed much like ones room upgrades are: through technology. Though, a smaller percentage of some of the items appear delicately handmade, including the lace on the dining tables thanks to some assistance. It is as much the decadent scenery as one could envision, even if to some degree, it's fake. But, listen, they do technically have some sort of budget.

Additionally, as specified on the invitation, as soon as anyone walks through the doors of the venue, and have their names announced (per course of a royal celebration)— if they are wearing a mask, they will find that their identities are obscured from others. This includes their appearance and voice, which may appear blurry or slightly different to what it usually is. This is because the venue itself casts an affect on anyone wearing a mask, making them completely anonymous to one another. However, the illusion is quick to break if one just removes their mask!

Aside from the mystery of the masks, there will also be several other forms of entertainment available for the night:

1. DANCE
As with any gala, there will naturally be music and dancing throughout the night. Soft music will play throughout the venue and will include several tunes. If one doesn't know how to dance, perhaps they will have a partner who knows all the steps? If not, if they open their oculars, they will find several guides passive aggressively attached to a folder dropped to all Outsiders called "Educate yourselves" made by yours truly. They do, however, appear to be fairly good guide videos, even if they are made through AI, and may even utilize your own face? Oops.

2. GARDEN MAZE
There will be a section in another room of the venue that is labeled as being a maze. When one enters, they will find themselves surrounded by extremely tall shrubs, or what appears to be that. Instead, it is much like a virtual escape room. The point is to find the exit that will lead them back to the dance hall. However, it won't be so easy. Hopefully no one loses their partner for the night in here.

3. SECRET PASSAGEWAYS
If one explores the maze deeply, they will find that the main hall isn't the only place it leads to, instead they will discover that there are several hidden passageways that lead to secret rooms. Perhaps, it was made to provide some people some privacy. Privacy appropriate for such a demure and mindful event, that is.

4. FIREWORKS
At the end of night, there will also be a firework show. Considering that actual fireworks weren't permitted even during the festival period, it's reasonable to say there will be no real fireworks here. However, what guests will get is a VR firework show at the end of the night. Perhaps, not an entirely poor way to end it.

Perhaps, these events and how elaborate the venue is at least makes up the lack of food items. While there are food, they are kept rather simple. Maybe in light of recent events, it was decided they keep it within means. While the food may appear fancy or delicious, they will be made with what is similar to ration bars, but in varying flavors. To make up for it, the main dish, however will be a delicious mystery meat. No one knows where it comes from, or what it's made of.

There will also be several speeches throughout the night, and perhaps you may also feel inclined to make your own before a toast? Whichever the case, surely no one is here for Callisto's speeches, at least.


( ooc note: the mask prompt was approved by mods and purchased with points, but feel free to have your character remove their mask if it's not their thing! i just wanted to add in a fun surprise in the log. also, you're free to assume whatever is typically in galas to be here, so don't feel locked into anything! the most important rule of all— have fun!!!

once again, your character is free to get an invite as everyone was invited! 👍 )

Comments

LMFAO 2X BRIMMYS FOR YOU, also: maze

[redsoil]

Who, me?

[ Multiple thoughts occur to him, all at once: this guy doesn't seem to have any idea how to barter for the best deal / how arrogant that he thinks i need any help, let alone his! / i could play this out, have a little fun... Because what is a party, if not an opportunity to cause a) maximum chaos among one another and b) entertain oneself at the expense of those same others! There might be all sorts of provided ways to have fun, but Set's nothing if not a resourceful sort of man.

And this guy is massive, though. Not in a way that alarms him, who stands at a far more modest 6'0", but in a way that makes him automatically decide that he must not be human. Doesn't smell like it. Can't place what he is, though. And he goes with a mix of all three thoughts, in the end. ]

Mm, but that sounds like it'll be over way too fast for the amount of time left to the night. You know the way but, like. That's so direct!

[ He whines like a faux-brat ( he is a brat ), and points two fingers up to his mask. ]

How about this: if you can take the mask off me, I will submit to your guidance until you get us out of the maze!

IK WHAT ARE THE ODDS :')

[belli]

[ he has encountered a mischievous one, hasn't he?

it's a harmless proposition, clever and playful. aodh readily humors him, offering a nod of his head in agreement. ] Very well. [ but if the redhead is expecting to get chased as if this is a real cat-and-mouse game, then he has another thing coming to him. after all, he never specified that aodh couldn't use his powers. ]

Will this suffice? [ he raises his left hand towards the mask as he attempts to telekinetically pry it from the being's face. ]

[redsoil]

[ The tug of power on his mask catches him, and he feels the dark animal head begin to slide off his face — red hair spilling out below the pale veil that covers his neck. His hands pop up immediately to take hold of it, his mouth opening in a bright, genuine laugh.

Unbothered, because this just adds to the fun! ]

Naughty! Of course it could suffice, but —

[ He speaks breathlessly, and then begins to turn on his heel as if he can play tug-of-war against the power that's seized his mask. Only, he doesn't just try to run; grain by grain, the mask begins to turn to sand, falling in glittering heaps and piles as his entire form melts into a small set of dunes. And begins to slither away from Aodh, strange in its obviously organic animation. ]

That means we would be done so soon and I want to get my worth out of you, [ Set's voice echoes teasingly, playfully, unspoken by a mouth but just as articulate as if it were. NYOOM HE'S OFF FOR THE RACES ]

[belli]

[ what an exquisite being! he has met plenty of sand entities in his travel throughout the universe, but his encounter with those who can fully shift into the elements are few and far between. how wondrous! a worthy candidate to note, a thrilling prospect to chase.

but he won't be stumped by mere sand. as his prey nyooms off, aodh hesitates not in going after him, his agility and speed easily on par — only hindered by the visual obstruction of the hedges. it deters him not though, beckoning forth the elements to his own call. shall he introduce some water into the hunt?

quickly forming a voluminous sphere of water, he sends it careening towards the sand, manipulating it to pursue and potentially overtake the fleeing particles. ]

Tell me your name, sand, so that I shall writ it upon the jar you shall be enclosed in!

[redsoil]

[ Water does happen to be a precise vulnerability of his; it slows him, bogs down every silky grain of fine sand and sticks them together. His weakest moments are the ones where he enters or exits the surface of the water, for all the weight of his otherwise free-flowing form is trapped against itself. Compacted into its own prison. Which means he's not going to want to get splattered by the water. He won't just give up on the river he's become, but neither will he not fight for all he's worth.

Call him competitive ( or stubborn, or both ) but as water begins to rain upon him, solid hands burst from the flow of sand. Set's form follows, dripping wet in places as he tucks and rolls to avoid the rest, shaking liquid from his limbs as he goes. He'll dry off a little, and duck into his form once more if need be, but for now, he's on two legs. The mask swirling in his hands like a small sand storm. It leaves his face bare, obscene in his redness as he laughs in return. ]

You'll not be the first to fail at capturing me, you know! Many have coveted, none have claimed.

[ it sounds flirty but he's just being honest

he opens his mouth and words Just Happen....... ]

I am Set! God of war, god of the desert. Watch your step, by the way!

[ One of the little, damp patches of sand he's left behind lifts, like a tree root that's attempting to send Aodh stumbling. ]